MarkSFC

Adams is ok at best. If some team is will ing to pay 20m plus then I say sell, and if KWP attracts upwards of 40m, ditto. This is out model and for once in a long time I have the confidence that the owners and management know what they are doing. It's pretty clear whoever we manage to buy, even if it was 3 weeks ago, we are most likely to lose at Spurs so it's almost a free hit. Leeds is the start of our season in reality. But like I said, it all depends on who we bring in and how soon!!!

All depends who comes in.

For sure? Any clues?

I can't say I'd be happy if we sell KWP this summer but if its anywhere north of 40m it's probably a no brainer in all reality. I'd hope for 50m+ but unless a player is included I doubt the cash price will be more than 40m. As others have stated this is our model, buy young, relatively cheaply, develop and sell for good profit. If we stop selling then the model fails and part of the attraction for these younger players disappears. We appear to have some decent money for a striker and one or two more already. Perhaps a sale of this level will mean we can buy one or two more, and or buy slightly better players in the positions we need; Striker, Winger/No.10/, and CB. Clearly a RB and or LB too!!! Hopefully either way this goes its a win.

His versatility and real capability to play both sides should put his price at 50m+!!! But the media will always down play the price when a bigger club is buying from a smaller one and vice versa!!

100%

Broja, Colwill and CHO in exchange and you got a deal🤣

It's pretty clear that Bednarek, Lyanco, Stephens, Djeneppo, Elyounoussi, and Redmond are not good enough and as such we won't get what you might want for them. I'd guess 4 of them will most go back abroad (which in itself reduces the price), whereas Stephens could do a job in tbe Championship. Redmond would probably be good enough for someone like Fulham or Bournemouth or High Championship team. I reckon we'd be lucky to get 25-30m for the lot.

So you think that Aribo won't start? If he doesn't, Ralph needs to go immediately. Other than for injury of course. Bazanu should but RH may well bottle it with Amc. The other 3 I've already stated aren't immediate starters for sure but ABK and Lavia should.

Thats doesn't actually make any sense mate, but if you're saying that none of the signings go straight in, you're wrong. Aribo 100% does, Bazunu for me too but I get the argument. ABK probably does. Lavia will likely be first choice very quickly. Mara a little longer.

The fact that RH has been trying Romeu and S. Armstrong further forward than usual suggests he has lost faith in Redmond, Walcott, Tella, even Adams. If we only sign 2 it needs to be up front acctually. More importantly or rather just as important is getting rid of 3 or 4 players, in order to keep the squad fresher (mentally), those being in my opinion, Bedharek and or Lyanco or Stephens; Walcott, Redmond and McCarthy (I realise AmC is unlikely!!).

We definitely need both of those, a CB and a striker. The latter will hopefully be more established than young and upcoming. I doubt we will get a CB as you describe as they usually only appear later in their careers. CBs are difficult to find for everyone so I'd be very content if Colwill is the one. Northern finished article but the trio of him ABK and Salisu can be the core for the next 2 -3 years. I think we need another winger/No.10 type - I'd like Hudson-Odoi or Cornet! And a loan RB/LB.

Never mind a tough CF I miss a tough CB!!!

I think its the manner of the performances that will ultimately decide his fate (in the first few games at least). If we are competitive, score, and generally look like there's a good cohesion and strategy (and hope!!!), us the fans will likely give him time. If we look like never scoring and we let in 3 or 4 or even more two or 3 times then I think he's a gona as the owners can't ignore the will of the fans too long. If there's a hangover from last seasons finish he's done. Spurs A Loss Leeds H Win Leicester A Draw or Win Man Utd H Loss Chelsea H Loss Then Wolves A Draw at least Brentford H must Win Villa A Draw at least Everton H must win City A Loss That would be 12-14 after 10 games. Less than that and bye bye!!

On the basis we play 4222 I'd be interested to see when all fit; Bazanu Tino ABK/NEW Salisu KWP Lavia JWP Aribo NEW Adams/Mara NEW Bench McCarthy/Cabellero Perraud New (loan) LB/RB Romeu Adams/Mara ABK/NEW (1or2 of) Stephens/Lyanco/Bed Moussa Tella Armstrong S Armstrong A Edwards Looms better than last season IMHO. But we will see🤣

Maybe his lack of form/lack of goals was a large part of his grumpy demeanour. Most sports people look grumpy when not performing to their expectations. When form dips individually of collectively there are bound to be tensions between athletes and coaches. Just another perspective or reasoning of "them not getting on" when none of really know.

I agree, that we lack creativity in attacking midfield on wide forward positions. We do get some creativity from KWP and Livramento, and hopefully Aribo will be a positive addition. I think Mara might be viewed as more of a wife forward than though the middle so he'll most likely be better than Redmond, Djeneppo, Walcott, Tella and Armstrong in that role. I'd love Callum Hudson-Odoi preferably permanent but even on loan. Not including Mara we need at least two more forward players. I like Adams but not sure he will get much better. A Armstrong looks like someone with all the aspects to be a good striker but right now it looks like it's purely confidence issues.

Who is your hunch?

Nor me. IF its true. If it is true though, shows we mean business and are happy to spend more than we ever have.

Disappointing.

It's all a calculated risk. If we rate him that highly (to bid 23m) then we emust feel the liklihood of him developing into a top player is reasonably high. Therefore a loan with option to buy is probably the worse option in this case on balance.

I'm still not totally convinced by Ralph's tactics and game management but with this influx of decent fresh young players I am hopeful of more success. I will predict our finish to be somewhere between 11th and 15th. We may well benefit by the enforced break due to the World Cup and I can't many of ours being involved. Premier League Liverpool Top 4 City Spurs Utd Relegated Fulham Bournemouth Leeds FA Cup Spurs League Cup City

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Looks like it will take around 20m then to get Delap. That's a good amount on a kid, it is usually us who sells the kids for that amount. I get why some are "concerned" by potentially not signing an "experienced" striker but actually it feels very exciting, even if the negative potential is perhaps higher. But on tbe basis they are as good as expected it could turn into a very exciting period for the club. With all these rumours flying around there's a very tiny and extremely optimistic part if me that is wondering if we ate going for Mara Delap AND Broja 🤣🤣 (I know it's mad!!) Need to shift quite a few soon to increase the buying power.

You'd be surprised😂😂